Sarah Pardini, Photographer, New York

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This intimate backstage portrait captured by photographer Sarah Pardini features a close-up view of a woman receiving makeup application. She wears heavy, stylized black cosmetic markings across her face, reminiscent of tribal or graphic liner motifs, alongside smudged eye makeup. A prominent chunky silver chain necklace rests against her black top. A hand holds a mascara wand near her eye, creating an authentic candid moment. The lighting is direct and flashes sharply, highlighting skin textures and the glossy finish of her lips.